(A) Startup. The applicant shall not begin producing energy for commercial sale prior to receiving written approval to start operation by the Zoning Administrator. The applicant shall make the request to the Zoning Administrator in writing. The applicant shall certify the WESF has been constructed in accordance with this chapter.
(B) Electromagnetic interference. Applicant shall not operate the facility so as to cause microwave, television, radio, radar systems or navigation interference. Any complaints received by the county shall be handled in accordance with § 153.27(G)(2).
(C) Modification. Any modification that alters the mechanical load, mechanical load path or major electrical components shall require it to be re-permitted under the terms and conditions of this chapter. Prior to making any physical modification (other than like-kind replacement), the owner or operator of the WESF shall hire an independent licensed professional civil, mechanical or electrical engineer to determine whether the physical modification requires re-permitting. Like-kind replacements shall not require re-permitting.
(D) Damages. Between initial construction and decommissioning, the WESF owner shall, at his, her or their expense, repair or replace, all soil compaction, drainage tile, utilities, public and private property damaged as part of on-going maintenance or other activities related to operation of the WESF.
(Ord. passed 4-23-2009; Res. 2021-03, passed 1-21-2021)